Tomato Jam
Learn how to make the most of your fresh tomatoes and their sweet-tart flavor by turning them into a jam with this simple recipe.
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- Serves: 12 persons
Ingredients
- 6cups tomato puree
- 3cups sugar
- 1ounce lemon juice
- 1pinch kosher salt
- ¼teaspoon nutmeg
- ½cup homemade apple or citrus pectin , optional
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Add the tomatoes, brown sugar, salt, pepper, chili flakes, garlic, vinegar, thyme, rosemary, ras el hanout, and lime juice to a medium saucepan over high heat. Stir well to combine.Step 3
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer, stirring frequently, until the tomato jam is thickened significantly and reduced to about one-third its volume (about a pint), 1 hour to 1 1/2 hour, depending on the juiciness of your tomatoes.Step 4
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared jars for canning , or transfer to an airtight container if using in the coming weeks.